The Program for the Study and Support of Caregivers is a pioneering initiative at Weill Cornell Medicine, with a combined mission to research, support, and educate caregivers and the physicians who care for them and their loved ones. The program is generously supported by the Hearst Foundation.
Program for the Study and Support of Caregivers
Program Highlights
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Integrated Structure
The program unites renowned Cornell researchers, clinicians, and educators to address the caregiving crisis through a unified approach.
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Research Leadership
The program's research team is led by Dr. Sara Czaja, an internationally recognized expert in the use of technology to support caregivers, and Dr. Catherine Riffin, an expert on the interactions between clinicians and family caregivers.
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Educational Initiatives
Led by Dr. Ronald Adelman, the program’s transformative research and training opportunities provide medical learners, including medical students and medical residents, with the tools and experiences they need to enhance their research and clinical skills — catalyzing their passion for improving the wellbeing of family and professional caregivers.
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Paid Caregivers Division
Directed by Dr. Madeline Sterling, this division aims to improve the conditions and compensation of home health aides, enabling more patients to age in place.
Leadership Team
The Program for the Study and Support of Caregivers is the first of its kind within a U.S. medical school. When you make a gift to the program, you are joining us in our extraordinary mission to improve the well-being of family and professional caregivers through our tripartite commitment to scientific discovery, world-class education, and family-centered care delivery.
For more information about participating in or supporting this program, please contact: geripaladmin@med.cornell.edu